Charlotte, you already know how impressed I am with both of your daughters and their accomplishments. This is a remarkable sacrifice on both of your parts and I hope that your relationship will grow still more through this experience.

I am acquainted with a individual whose foolish choice to drive caused the death of another driver. This person has had a ton of counseling and her entire life has also been destroyed by that single event. She carries so much guilt for her actions as a teen, she sincerely wishes that she had been killed as well. She has made one serious suicide attempt.

No one wins with drunk driving and the community service you and these people are making is an important and tremendous gift to others.

So, thank you for doing it, and please take care to protect yourselves from the overwhelming emotions.:hug:

Char, we're right here with you and your daughter. I cannot imagine what this is going to be like for you since it COULD be you, you know? I applaud your courage to do this with and for your daughter. I have heard of this program and think it's amazing. I wish my kids could have experienced this. Well, maybe they did, but it was by me telling them if they drive drunk and hurt someone they better pray for jail over facing me.

Gosh, your a brave momma! The funeral will be hard but you'll get through it. Your daughter will get to see how emotional this whole thing is on loved one's as well as her friends. Jim and I lost a great friend to drunk driving, theirs. My hat is off to you. God bless.

Char, I think this is a great program for these young people to participate in. Reading about it is one thing but actually acting out the scenarios really hits home with these kids. Your daughter is doing a good thing.

My son was on the DUI Task Force here in our county last year. I can remember him telling me that the kids he saw in some of the accidents were not that much younger than him...maybe 3-4 years younger.

Alcohol causes more heartache than some people realize. Not only for the drunk driver's family but for the victim's family as well. It's a lose-lose situation. :(

Bless you for being willing to put yourself through this.

Thirty-eight years ago this summer, I was hanging baby clothes on the clothesline out behind our apartment early on a Sunday morning, when I saw the police cruiser come up our short street and turn into the neighbor's driveway two houses up.

A few seconds later, I heard the teenage boy's mom start to scream. And scream and scream and scream.

I will never get that sound out of my head as long as I live.

I wasn't sure how the thread would go over. I knew it would hit some people hard but wasn't sure the overall results. Thank you for the support.

The very first time I looked into the eyes of my daughter I knew I would do anything for her. Both my daughters are very special to me. I am so lucky. But, I pray that I will NEVER have to do this in "real" life. Britnee was chosen to participate because of the community service she does in the area. She feels it is a honor to be chosen and to be a part of this. That all in it's own makes me so proud of her. And if she can do than I can stand beside her and do it as well..... that's what moms are for.

Char, I think it would be difficult sitting there listening to this as a mother. But when you think of it, it is just a tale, for the moment. Your daughter will not be involved right now and hopefully never. But if this program saves at least one person it is worth it.

We had 2 high school sisters in town who were driving home drunk from a party and crashed. They both died! Imagine parents loosing both girls. Because of where I work, I had pics of the crash. Nothing from the bodies but the actual wreck and I showed my DS. I will always bring them out and show them to him. His biggest comment was seeing the car upsidedown and the girls shoes laying on the ground. As he gets older I am sure there will be more questions and he will look at them a little differently.

Char I will be beside you holding you as you go through this ceremony.:hug:

Hi Char~ WOW~ You never cease to amaze me. Your DD's are a reflection of how you raised them. You deserve a pat on the back and I am in awe of what Britnee is stepping up to do. That has to be one emotional ride.

You have shown us another reason to believe that you are one STRONG lady! Of course, you know you are in my prayers!! *always*

For anyone who has been on the other side of a tragedy involving a drunk driver, please know that I am so sorry for your pain and losses.

It's just not right.

Today is the day!

I am leaving here in a bit to head to the small town my daughter lives in. I am not sure how long the whole thing is going to take. I called her a little bit ago and she was running late as usual (another one of her mothers traits)

Her actual accident takes place at 10:40. Keep us in your thoughts this morning and especially tomorrow morning during the mock funeral. DBF was going to go with me for support but isn't going to be able to make it. I am a little worried about it but my parents and the ex will be there so I will be ok....

You will do fine Char. I'll be thinking of you and your courage in the next hour.

You ok my leetle Yabbit?

Woke up thinking of you and Brit today.